The real-life inspiration for Stringer didn’t meet the same fate (thankfully). “The Wire” is famously based off of former ...

Stringer Bell isn’t tuning in. Idris Elba rose to fame on the acclaimed HBO crime drama “The Wire,” but he recently made a ...

Idris Elba played the charismatic Stringer Bell in 'The Wire' for three seasons - but the actor has no interest in watching ...

Poehler, very much a member of the show's fan club, identified The Wire as "a series that changed my life" and revealed that ...

Idris Elba has insisted he will never watch “The Wire.” The critically acclaimed series is often ranked among the greatest ...

Idris Elba shot to fame while playing Stringer Bell in The Wire, the realistic crime drama considered by some to be the best ...

The Wire was a popular television series that aired for five seasons on the HBO network, from June 2, ... During the first season (2002), The Wire focused on two groups, ...

Visit the TV show page for 'The Wire' on Moviefone. Discover the show's synopsis, cast details, and season information. Watch trailers, exclusive interviews, and episode reviews.

When HBO's The Wire premiered on June 2, 2002, critics adored it but audiences were slow to find it. However, once it picked up momentum, it became a hit, and served as a launching pad for some of ...

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Lance Reddick, who was known for his roles on television series “The Wire,” “Fringe” and “Bosch,” has died. Reddick’s legal representative James E. Hornstein confirmed to The Times ...